: Janáček originally intended the viola part to be played on a viola d'amore to represent Kamila’s soul. Although the standard viola is now used, the part remains unusually prominent and lyrical. Structure : First Movement : Represents the first impression of Kamila.
: Recalls his visit to the Písek spa where they met.
: A "joyous" movement dedicated to their imagined future.
: A summary of his longing, ending in a transcendent, if restless, peace.
: It broke traditional sonata-form conventions, favoring a "cinematic" montage style that shifts rapidly between extreme tenderness and violent outbursts. Quartet No. 2, "Intimate Letters" (1928)
: Musical phrases that mirror the inflection and cadence of the Czech language.